New Line of DNA- and RNA-Sequencing Library Preparation Kits Produce Highest Library Yield While Maintaining Quality During Sample Preparation BOSTON -- ABclonal Technology, a dynamic and growing provider of biological reagents for life science research, today unveiled its new line of next-generation sequencing library preparation kits (NGS lib prep kits), one of the industry’s highest-yielding [...]

The Nikon Imaging Center, a collaborative microscopy center that provides local researchers with access to the latest imaging technologies, opened September today at the University of California San Diego. "UC San Diego’s partnership with Nikon is very exciting because it will enrich both the scientific research capabilities and educational activities on campus," said Samara Reck-Peterson, [...]

Pirana delivers faster, more efficient modeling and simulation results by connecting multiple tools, and providing an organizational and graphical environment for optimizing pharmacometrics workflow PRINCETON, NJ – Certara®, the global leader in model-informed drug development, regulatory science, market access and real-world evidence solutions, announced today that it has acquired Pirana, a widely used product for connecting [...]

Porvair Sciences reports how its P3 microplate can be used to accelerate removal of interfering proteins from serum, plasma or even whole blood samples prior to analysis by Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS). Biological samples commonly contain proteins that interfere with downstream applications. Traditionally scientists have used the CRASH method, in which the protein [...]

SLE Plate Provides High Recovery Extraction of Analytes from Biological Fluids Porvair Sciences announces a new easy-to-use 96-well Supported Liquid Extraction (SLE) microplatedesigned for high recovery extraction of analytes from biological fluids. Using the Porvair SLE plate high analyte recovery, free of proteins and phospholipids, is routinely obtainable without the need for offline steps such as protein precipitation. Supported Liquid Extraction is [...]

Facility will serve as amodel for scientific collaboration between industry, government and academia SINGAPORE----Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today opened the doors of the new International Food and Water Research Centre (IFWRC) in Singapore to address the growing challenges of food and water security and safety. Led by a Scientific Advisory Panel, the IFWRC will support scientists throughout the world working in areas such [...]

High-quality reference genomes for thousands of plant, animal and microbial species to be created using SMRT SequencingMENLO PARK, Calif. -- When creating a genomic ark of creatures great and small, scientists across the globe are turning to the comprehensive coverage and quality of long-read sequencing technology from Pacific Biosciences (Nasdaq:PACB), the leading provider of high-quality sequencing [...]

Ness Ziona, Israel and Salina, Kans. – Dr. Lee DeHaan of The Land Institute, in cooperation with a team of researchers at Kansas State University, JGI, HudsonAlpha, Utah State University, and NRGene, the leading genomic big data company, announce the improved and accurate assembly of the intermediate wheatgrass genome. Dr. DeHaan is leading efforts to [...]

Measurement Sensitivity Approximately 15 Times Higher than the Current Model HORIBA, a global leader in particle characterization instrumentation and solutions, has announced the release of the nanoPartica SZ-100V2 series nanoparticle analyzer, which measures quantity, size, and surface charge of nanoparticles. This state-of-the-art nanoparticle analyzer performs accurate and stable measurement of low-concentration samples, which are often [...]

Chromatographers now have another tool for analyzing intact mAb’s via reversed-phase: YMC-Triart Bio C4 YMC-Triart Bio C4 was developed specifically for HPLC and UHPLC separations of intact antibodies and other large proteins. This hybrid-silica based butyl phase is especially effective when used for intact antibody analysis at high temperatures and is ideal for high-sensitivity analysis [...]